The Largest Container Ships in the World

TLDRDiscover the massive container ships that are capable of holding thousands of containers and setting world records. From the Ever Ace to the Jac Shardi and the Hudong Type, these ships are engineering marvels.

Key insights

💼These container ships are capable of holding over 20,000 containers at once.

🌍The Ever Ace set the world record for the most containers carried on a single journey.

🚢The Hudong Type container ship can carry over 24,000 containers, making it the largest by TEU.

🔋Some of these ships are powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing their environmental impact.

🔧The construction of these massive ships requires careful assembly and isolation of the fuel tank.

Q&A

How many containers can the Ever Ace hold?

The Ever Ace is capable of holding over 20,000 containers.

Which container ship set a world record for the most containers carried?

The Ever Ace set the world record for carrying the most containers on a single journey.

What is the largest container ship by TEU?

The Hudong Type container ship is the largest by TEU, capable of carrying over 24,000 containers.

Are these container ships environmentally friendly?

Some of these ships are powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), which reduces their environmental impact.

What is involved in the construction of these massive container ships?

The construction of these massive ships requires careful assembly and isolation of the fuel tank.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Imagine enormous containers towering over famous buildings and capable of holding over 20,000 containers all at once.

01:28The Ever Ace set the world record for carrying the most containers from Yantian to Europe, loading 2,710 metal boxes.

02:48The Hudong Type container ship is the largest by TEU, able to carry between 23,990 and 24,246 containers.

03:26Some of these massive container ships are powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing their impact on the environment.

06:11The construction process involves careful assembly and isolation of the fuel tank, ensuring safety and efficiency.